Al Shearer
Birth Name:
Al Shearer
Birth Place:
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Profession
Actor
Fast Facts
- Graduated from Howard University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism
- Hosted a morning hip-hop show in Washington, D․C․ on WPGC-FM/AM
- Started out as a host of the BET show "Game Room" and as a correspondent for "Teen Summit․"
- Also known for his role on the MTV series "Punk'd" and as the host of the BET series "Hits from the Street․"
- Best known for his role as Nevil Shed in "Glory Road" and as I Need Money in "How High․"
- Participated in the 2008 Black Poker Stars Invitational
- Wrote and performed the stand-up comedy routine "Al Shearer: The Other Black Guy Running for President in 2012․"